The London-based pop group Noah and the Whale — originally comprised of Charlie Fink (vocals, guitar, harmonica, ukulele), Tom Hobden (fiddle), Urby (harmonium, bass), Laura Marling (backing vocals), and Doug Fink (drums) — released their first single, "Five Years Time," on the Young and Lost Club label in September 2007. With momentum going strong from that release and a positive response to the band's live show, Noah and the Whale released single number two, "2 Bodies, 1 Heart," in January 2008. The bandmates were soon signed to a major-label deal and began working on their debut album. The summery, pastoral Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down was released in September 2008, followed o... ... More